FORCAN RIDGE - Classic Scottish Mountain Scramble and Summit Wild Camp

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The Forcan Ridge in Kintail is considered a classic scottish mountain scramble and lays in the North-West of Scotland. In this video we are scrambling the complete Forcan Ridge including the bad step with a wild camp on top of the Saddle.

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@allankerr668 Жыл бұрын

Long Stripey! But oh so magnificent! Absolutely amazing! Thank you!👏👏👏👏👏👏

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Allan 😎

@charlesrobert9527 Жыл бұрын

A great tour, stunning ridge, brilliant views, interesting campsite, loved the photos/video of that local taken from the grass side towards the snow. Views across to Skye added to the tour. Super video. Thanks for sharing.

@gcsScotland Жыл бұрын

A great route nicely filmed and that summit camp looked amazing. Really enjoying your weekly videos which clearly take a lot of effort to produce. Thanks 🙏

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham, appreciated 🙌

@mcm9998 Жыл бұрын

Belter of a location Stripey... What a night... Cant beat the Duomid... 🤘

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Aye the duomid is just a belter of a tent ⛺️. Cheers Stripey

@bonpecheur4565 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I dont know how I miss this awesome video , one of your all time best ! The hike on the ridge was spectacular . And I surely was glad that you also had your all best comfort food to match this hike , the one and only pasta bolognese 🤗 Thanks for sharing !

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Pecheur 👋😉, yeah finally back to proper hill food had already withdrawal symptoms 😂. ATB Stripey

@robertpeters5278 Жыл бұрын

That was a really good video. Your shots along the ridge gave a great sense of what it’s really like to be there.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Robert! I always try to show it as realistic as it goes (e.g. GoPro on linear and not on ultra-wide) as I assume quite a few people watch the videos as a preparation for their own adventures.

@robertpeters5278 Жыл бұрын

@@StripeyHatGuy Being in my seventies that’s a bit beyond my capabilities now. Also that was a route I always fancied but never did.We didn’t have the camera equipment of nowadays so it’s great to see. Managed quite a few over the years,the Cuillin of course is one of the best, and An Teallach. Will continue watching your vids with interest.

@masodimontagna3771 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful level of video, assembly and scenery ☺👍🙏

@denethomson6170 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning scenery. Thanks for sharing.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Yeah Glen Roy is absolutely stunning! Thanks a lot for watching 😎 ATB Stripey

@lizintas8396 Жыл бұрын

beautiful views, but i was feeling the vertigo from you just showing the drops. i think yr flipping mad :) Stunning country

@thelifeofbrian282 Жыл бұрын

A classic indeed Stripey, on my to do list 🏔️ what a pitch ⛺ Absolutely amazing 👌 atb Brian 👍

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Brian! Can highly recommend it 😃

@Kev_Russ Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Stripey, brought back good memories when we did it. It's a great scramble. We bypassed that down climb. Looked tricky. Easier being roped up. I remember thinking the saddle would be a cracking camp spot. 👌😎

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Kev! Yeah it looks definitely more difficult than it is imho. The spot is just outstanding, water, view and a more or less flat camp spot + most of the time it is well sheltered from the east/northeast winds here in Scotland 🧐

@gordon.5556 Жыл бұрын

Great video Stripey! I climbed this Munro a few years ago in bright sunshine, happy memories! All the best to you.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Gordon!

@davemassingham2096 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing ridge must be great climb lovely pitch 👍

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Dave - definitely a fantastic memory 👍

@DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Stripey, a cracking time lapse of the sunset, just stunning views mate. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure as always, Cheers Dave.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Dave. Yeah the sunset was quite a surprise but definitely more than welcome 🤗

@ErnieCG Жыл бұрын

Amazing walking up there

@itsablack1 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done👍 We took one look at that bad step and immediately said " no".. Went left around the bypass.. Other than than we thought it was a nice easy scramble ..so your brave going down it 👏👍 Great vid.. 👍

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Yeah you can basically avoid all scrambling if you want on the forcan ridge - pretty nice that you can decide on the level you prefer to hike/scramble. I just loved so much the views from The Saddle with all the layers 🤩

@itsablack1 Жыл бұрын

@@StripeyHatGuy yeah its a great wee ridge.. The very first scramble can be avoided with a very steep grass slope on the right hidden around the rocks.. Walkhighlands doesn't mention this . Walkhighlands makes it out to be more difficult than it is 😅

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

@@itsablack1 yeah absolutely true! Sam and me thought as well that it is rather a 0.5 than a 2 said this the down climb might be a Grade 2…not sure difficult to tell with all these numbers. It is basically a hike with every so often hands on in dry conditions in my eyes.

@devenbalsam2820 Жыл бұрын

What incredible shots and views, and the hard work to get to them. Thank you for everything you do, Stripey.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Deven!

@murchiesmountains2820 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video mate 😍👍..Looks a great scramble 😁..Great edit 😁👏🏻 Cheers Robert

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Robert! 👍

@Kay-xb9cp Жыл бұрын

Wow! This looked so dangerous in places, but I know you guys are very experienced so stayed safe….what views though 😮

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Kay! 🙌

@roseltamangbinodlimboo Жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely beautiful video and I really enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing this video with us. New subscriber here from #RTBL Have a wonderful weekend ☺️

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi RTBL 👋, Thank you very much ☺️

@carmend.1924 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stripey👋🏻That was a wild video! Stunning views, daring scramble and it looked enjoyable beyond words! I was worried for you and Sam a few times, but how effortless you both made that look. The natural watering hole with surrounding snow, looked surreal. You picked the perfect spot to pitch your tent too. What a fantastic video, with perfect perspective of the surroundings. Just beautiful. As always, thank you sharing your amazing hikes and wild camping adventures.✌🏻👋🏻

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Rose 👋, Thank you very much. We were quite surprised with the amount of snow left on the top, gave it almost an alpine feel too it. As always thanks a lot for watching- ATB Stripey

@serkd37 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stripey 👋. Wow, that scramble looked steep! Another amazing spot. Pasta bolognaise looked tasty 😋. Thanks for sharing. ATB Serk

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Serk 👋, was a kind of steep(ish) but if you wanted you could avoid nearly all scramble parts of it so you can basically pick how much scrambling you want. You can’t beat a pasta bolognaise on the hills - honestly 😉. Thanks a lot as always Serk- ATB Stripey

@A.S.R.68 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic again. 👍 Not a hope of getting me along that ridge! 😂. The older I get the worse I’m getting at steep drop offs for some strange reason. Never used to be a problem. 🤔. Hey ho. 👍

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Antony 👍

@johnakyle5908 Жыл бұрын

I did the ridge all the way from the top of Loch Clunie once , a hard day out that .. not sure if I could do it these days . Another great video Stripey 👍

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot John! Need to look up where the Loch is tbh. but I imagine that any other approach will add quite some kilometres to the tour 😅

@shunter6147 Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable film, and it's nice to see your enthusiasm for the highlands. I did the forcan ridge 30 years ago and don't remember it being that steep. Must be an age thing! Very unusual water feature at the top.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot S Hunter. Yeah it really depends where you want to hike. Sam and me were definitely looking for the scramble so a lot of our route isn’t necessary and can be bypassed which might explain it as well. The water feature was for me the first time, haven’t had this in Scotland neither in the Alps before 🤩. ATB Stripey

@MaliceGLA Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Stripey! Always a highlight when you are out with Sam 🤩

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot MaliceGLA! Absolutely being out with Sam is always an adventure 😁

@adge_ventures4915 Жыл бұрын

Another quality upload stripey! You capture the most stunning scenery effortlessly. Great to watch. Stay safe and well, Adge

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Adge, just lucky with the conditions 😊

@grantkokich6906 Жыл бұрын

Looked a bit difficult in parts of the climb and descent. An amazing view where you camped. Looked cold and foggy ( low cloud) in the morning.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, Some parts were a bit trickier but they can be avoided if preferred - the views were just outstanding with all the layers in the scenery. The major problem with camping in the cloud is always that it gets wet in the tent, particular with a single wall tent. If we would have camped another day it would have been a good idea to dry our stuff proper out for an hour or so. Thanks a lot for watching! ATB Stripey

@margaretwallis4277 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant scramble. Beautiful shot when you were packing up where part of the slope was in sunlight contrasting with the grey skies above. Thank you for sharing

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you Margaret! Yeah this is actually my favourite scene as well where Sam walks ‘out’ - just a fantastic outing 😊

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Fantastic stripey - I haven’t done these yet so that gave me a great insight on the scrambly bit 😁 that downclimb looks interesting! Amazing timelapse of the sunset also 😁👏 Cheers, James

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the nice comment James. As you probably know you can avoid nearly all scrambling bits so I am sure you will find a route which suits your mute/day/weather. ATB Stripey

@tomjones1424 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lady.a.7647 Жыл бұрын

That was exciting, great camera work. I actually felt a little nauseous from time to time.

@tinarobinson7509 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Angel's Landing without the crowds.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Tina! Difficult to say as I haven’t done Angle’s Landing and in Scotland we do not have Via Ferrata (ok we have one…) or chains in the hills, but one thing is for sure - here are definitely less people 😂

@craig3401 Жыл бұрын

Looked stunning definitely 2 much for me these days lol

@grelumbass Жыл бұрын

Brilliant thanks

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Graham 😊

@bartomatic Жыл бұрын

Loving all your scrambling video’s, keep it up :)

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Andrew! Yeah I need to start slowly again as I am still concerned with my back a bit but hopefully it holds and my fitness level comes back for bigger tours 🤞

@lifesahobby Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Delta19501 Жыл бұрын

I climbed this on Sunday. Great scramble.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi William 👋, yeah definitely. I can understand why it is considered a classic Scottish scramble. Thanks for watching, ATB Stripey

@philjones3335 Жыл бұрын

You choose the best hikes, tell me, what do you do for work as you seem to have good time off 😂

@TheMadmacs Жыл бұрын

great stuff, the light in the mountains was incredible, the ridge was just spectacular. water of life? you mean asda apple juice?

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate, the light was just fantastic 🤩

@bigmanjeeb Жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and love it, have you ever done (or plan to do) stuff in the South Downs? It’s not the most interesting of the national parks here but would be nice to see. Keep it up

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Bigmanjeeb, thanks a lot! Nothing planned yet but I would definitely love to see all NP’s of the UK at some point 😎👍

@bigmanjeeb Жыл бұрын

@@StripeyHatGuy walking the South Downs way is an idea, takes you through the park. Checking out Rye, Beachy Head, and the windmills (Halnaker, Jack and Jill, and others) across the park is what I’d recommend

@Philliben1991 Жыл бұрын

When I did The Saddle I didn't get any views but I did see a llama! 😆

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Such a random thing to see? How much water of life did you have? 😂😂😂

@alistairthow1384 Жыл бұрын

Now this looks a quality day out Stripey, certainly a fair weather scramble though. How long was the walk in total, without the overnight accommodation 😉

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Alistair, difficult to say with all the filming etc. I would say that it is good manageable within 6 hours. I tracked only down from the camp spot which was like 1 hour 38 min. to the car.

@alistairthow1384 Жыл бұрын

@@StripeyHatGuy a day trip from the Central belt 👌

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely, rather on the longer end particular with all the caravan’s 😉

@iainmc9859 Жыл бұрын

A stunning route, sadly beyond my old bones. Great campsite though.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Iain 😊

@lrdisco2005 Жыл бұрын

Ridge lines give me the fear, i am terrified of heights now, cant even go up a ladder.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

I don’t know that feeling but my dad has the same 😔. Hope you could still enjoy it mate 🤞

@lrdisco2005 Жыл бұрын

@@StripeyHatGuy It started in my mid 30s, before then it never bothered me, must be an age thing.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

@@lrdisco2005 interesting that it came later - must be the consciousness about what could happen I assume 🧐.

@m1klgordon Жыл бұрын

I envy you but don't begrudge your wonderful trip. Thanks.

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mike ☺️

@Cootapatamba Жыл бұрын

Was the "Water of Life" a nice single malt variety? I would never have guessed your favouite meal was a Pasta Bolognese! Slàinte Mhath ! Brad in Australia... not Austria

@StripeyHatGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes it was a single malt 😎👍 Prost 🍻

@Cootapatamba Жыл бұрын

@@StripeyHatGuy Zum wohl!